耳元
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 耳元
1
Usu. 耳元で
close to the ear
Examples
彼は私の耳元でその答えを囁いた。
He whispered the answer in my ear.
Kanji in this Word
耳
6 strokes
Frequency: 1328
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
ear
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
みみ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
がみ
元
4 strokes
Frequency: 192
JLPT N3
Grade 2
Meanings
beginning
former time
origin
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゲン
ガン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
もと
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
ちか
はじめ
はる
ゆき
よし
許
11 strokes
Frequency: 720
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
permit
approve
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キョ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ゆる.す
もと
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